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Turner Publishing Company Bonding With Your Dog : A Trainer'S Secrets For Building A Better Relationship by Victoria Schade
The human-canine bond: a relationship steeped in love with equal parts mutual respect, trust, and regardIn this groundbreaking book, professional dog trainer Victoria Schade reveals that a successful relationship between you and your dog isnt about establishing yourself as the pack leader, but about building a meaningful bond. She explains how this bond forms the core of your entire relationship; if its lacking, its the primary source of any frustration you may be having with your dog.First, youll take a quiz to help you gauge your current relationship with your dog. Next, youll learn the building blocks for creating a positive, mutually rewarding bond-from granting privileges to being unpredictable to offering ample praise and playtime. Youll discover how a bonded dog: Listens to obedience cuesWants you in her sightlines, even in intriguing environmentsDoesnt escape through open doorwaysUnderstands and follows your house rulesWants to be close to you and work with youTruly trusts and respects youWhether you share your heart and home with a puppy, an adolescent, or a senior dog, its never too early or too late to build a bond to last a lifetime-and this book shows you how.show more